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I named this “summer dream” but if I wanted to be more honest I would have named it “summer nightmare”:))) It was one of the hardest and more time consuming garments I have ever made, a real test for my nerves! I don’t blame the burda model for this: it takes time to understand how the twist is created but as soon as you figure it out the actual sewing is basic, no special skills are required. But the fabric I picked for it was extremely hard to handle, very difficult to stich it without a serger and very very sensitive. The final result though paid me off as the way this fabric mooves and drapes is really a dream. It also has a very pretty coral color with a refined perle shine:) The pattern is a dream as well, a very well designed model. I plan to make it again next summer in white, because it has a very pretty Ancient Greek style!!

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Ahhh, this is a gorgeous dress, I LOVE the color and how it drapes on you. I can only imagine it in white <3
I need to start looking for fabric to make it this summer, it will be perfect for Southern California weather :))

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Love this dress! Beautiful job and fabric choice. I was wondering if the tie is functional or can it be shortened and ruched into the side seams? Thanks for any information…although I have been sewing drapery and upholstery cushions for years this is going to be my first attempt at apparel and at the risk of sounding foolish…it scares the bejeebers out of me! Any tips on making this dress would be much appreciated.

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The front ties are a continiuation of the front skirt and ruched into the side seams, they are not functional. The back ties are seperate pieces, also roushed into the side seams, and functional. I can’t give you any tip, the construction is very easy and simple as soon as you understead how the front twist is created. It will be very easy if you first try it in a test piece of fabric. Be aware that the center fold of the front bodice piece is the twist and not the center front (you’ll understead what I mean when you see the front bodice pattern piece)

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Thank you very much dinagideon:) If you want to try this do it. I don’t know your status but the difficulty of this dress is not a matter of sewing experience: it just takes a little time to figure out how the twist is created, I think this time is the same for a beginner and for an experienced sewer.

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I don’t know how to thank you for the generous compliments, they really mean a lot to me! You know, the comments you made about this pattern (I don’t know if you remember it was a couple of months ago) gave me courage to finish it:)

There it is! And well worth the wait! It is a summer dream and I’m so glad you stuck with it till the end. And as you say, you are well rewarded! Everything about it it perfect and it will be stunning in white too. Well done my dear girl! xoxoxox

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